Are black and white movies gaining the respect they deserve?

[snothim24]

I don't understand why people refuse to watch films because they are in black and white. Many of the greatest and most classic films were in black and white, so why do people refuse to watch them. I asked some of my friends recently if they had seen "Schindler's List" (as I had just watched the film the night before) and they all replied no. So I asked them why and they said because it is in black and white therefore it sucks. Why do people now hate black and white films and do they get the respect they deserve? I would like to know your opinions on this matter and I would also like to know some black and white films I should watch (I have watched the classics and would like to know any other films I should check out).